Established in 1876. This paper is the oldest business in West River South Dakota and the only locally owned newspaper in the territory. The Pioneer serves Spearfish, Lead, Deadwood and Whitewood in Lawrence County as well as Meade and Butte County.

Jennie was born and raised in the Rapid City, South Dakota area. She met a military man who dragged her around the world. After learning many Italian swear words, Jennie returned home to Rapid City, plus a couple of kids, but minus a husband. She eventually met an Australian man at the Rally and married him. She now occasionally teaches, often writes, and always enjoys the view from the Bitch Seat. Follow me on Twitter @creepingjennie

Sturgis Rally Facts

The 5th Annual Rally

(August 1-3, 1941) Pearl Hoel talked about driving the chase vehicle to pick up stranded riders and one time giving their left over tea to a tourist who needed water for his radiator to cool off his over-heated Ford along Needles Highway.

The 6th Annual Rally

(August 9-11, 1946) Johnny Spiegelhoff was once again named the Sturgis Champion

The 38th Annual Rally

(August 7-13, 1978) Was the first time the National ABATE convention was help in Sturgis. 8 deaths were reported during this rally.